The Family(2008)

Name: The Family
Genre: Documentary, Reality, Family
Released: 2008-09-17
Rating: 5

★ 5.0(1)1h 0m23 episodesEnded

The Family is a British fly-on-the-wall documentary series that began airing 17 September 2008 on Channel 4. Each season follows a chosen family, consisting of parents and their children. The project aim was to gain a picture of everyday family life in the United Kingdom, as film-maker and director Jonathan Smith attempted to "condense four months of ordinary family life into eight films". The series is a revival of the original series of the same name that first aired in 1974.

First aired:: 2008-09-17
Country:: GB
Network:: Channel 4

Episodes

Season 1(8)Season 2(8)Season 3(7)

1. Life Begins at 40
2008-09-17 · 60m
As Jane's 40th birthday approaches the tension is building in the Hughes household. Nineteen-year-old Emily is frequently out partying and her nocturnal lifestyle threatens to overshadow the happy family celebration.
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2. Secrets
2008-09-24 · 60m
Two of the Hughes children have been keeping secrets from their mum and dad and it's only a matter of time before the cat is out of the bag and both girls are in trouble.
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3. Bedtime
2008-10-01 · 60m
Simon and Jane go out for the evening and leave Emily in charge. When 14-year-old Tom won't go to bed on time, a fight breaks out between brother and sister.
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4. The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
2008-10-08 · 60m
It's Valentine's Day, and feeling unsupported in his attempts to discipline the children, Simon starts to lash out at everyone - not an ideal preparation for a romantic evening.
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5. Teenage Kicks
2008-10-15 · 60m
The portrait of family life continues with mum Jane and dad Simon locked in a battle of wills with headstrong daughter Emily.
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6. Rules
2008-10-22 · 60m
Dad Simon is reluctantly cast in the role of peacemaker as a row between Jane and Emily over 'borrowed' clothes quickly escalates.
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7. The Pierced Ear
2008-10-29 · 60m
Fourteen-year-old Tom flexes his adolescent muscles and locks horns with his dad over getting his ear pierced.
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8. Wedding Vows
2008-11-05 · 60m
The series concludes with the wedding of eldest Hughes daughter Jessica to her fiancé Pat.